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Leica M3 Rangefinder 0.91 Chrome (first batch)
€1,699.00
The first Leica M camera, the M3, introduced in 1954 combined the viewfinder and rangefinder into a single window, and set the design standard for any Leica M camera coming after it. It was the most successful model of the M series, with over 220,000 units sold.
The camera presented here is a very early version from the first batch, and has the double stroke lever, buddha ears to mount a strap on, glass pressure plate, and no frame selector (hard to find).
It has a dent on the corner as can be seen in the photos, and there is on the side of the viewfinder a black spot. This can not be seen when looking through it, and has no impact on focussing.
It benefitted from a full CLA by Amsterdam Camera Repairs last year. Only 5 rolls have been shot with it since.
This camera has 6 months warranty.
The first Leica M camera, the M3, introduced in 1954 combined the viewfinder and rangefinder into a single window, and set the design standard for any Leica M camera coming after it. It was the most successful model of the M series, with over 220,000 units sold.
The camera presented here is a very early version from the first batch, and has the double stroke lever, buddha ears to mount a strap on, glass pressure plate, and no frame selector (hard to find).
It has a dent on the corner as can be seen in the photos, and there is on the side of the viewfinder a black spot. This can not be seen when looking through it, and has no impact on focussing.
It benefitted from a full CLA by Amsterdam Camera Repairs last year. Only 5 rolls have been shot with it since.
This camera has 6 months warranty.
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